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Source Image: PR239_01_12 of Sarcophagus of Sosia Herennia of Modena Museo Civico: Sarcophagi

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Description

Detail of the sarcophagus of Sosia Herennia in the Museo Civico, Modena.

Monument: Modena Museo Civico: Sarcophagi
Monument Part: Sarcophagus of Sosia Herennia
Monument Type: Sarcophagus
Material(s): Prokonnesian Marble (Visual identification)
Date: post ad 175 - pre ad 300
Keywords: Lid
Collections: Modena

Location

Original Location: Modena
Current Location: Museo Civico, Modena

Evidence for working practices

1. Toolmarks

Process: Roughing-out
Tool: Point
Method: Angle: Steep (60-70°)
Force: Hard
Description: The flat suface of the end of this sarcophagus has been roughly worked with the point chisel.

2. Toolmarks

Process: Roughing-out
Tool: Point
Method: Angle: Steep (60-70°)
Force: Hard
Description: More detailed roughing-out of the form of the figure in the acroterion of the lid has been undertaken, again with the point chisel.

3. Toolmarks

Process: Rough shaping
Tool: Flat Chisel
Method: Angle: Shallow (40-50°)
Force: Medium
Description: The bevel at the bottom of the lid has been worked with the flat chisel.

4. Clamp

Process: Restoration
Tool: Metal clamp/pin
Description: The cracks in the stone of this lid have been repaired with iron clamps, probably in the post-Roman period.

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